An Unexpected Turn
So, what prompted a seminary student to pursue a career as an actor? Cruise’s interest in acting was sparked by a rumored knee injury. After being forced to abandon his school’s wrestling team due to a knee injury, Cruise turned to acting in his spare time. He was soon bitten by the acting bug, landing his breakthrough role as Billy in “Endless Love.” As they say, the rest is history.
An Unexpected Turn
A Thousand Watt Smile
Cruise, who did his own stunts before becoming an actor, injured his front teeth as a child while playing hockey and was so self-conscious about them that he avoided photo shoots. He finally decided to have adult braces to correct his grin in 2002, and he wore them for several months, only taking them off when filming. He has also reportedly undergone a number of cosmetic dentistry treatments in order to improve his smile. Along with his passionate, captivating nature, the actor’s thousand-watt smile has become one of his defining attributes.
A Thousand Watt Smile
